Which of the following would decrease the rate of an enzyme -catalyzed reaction?
A) increasing the concentration of product
B) increasing the concentration of substrate
C) increasing the affinity of the enzyme for its substrate
D) increasing the kinetic energy
E) increasing the concentration of enzyme

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Increasing the concentration of the product can lead to product inhibition, where the product of the reaction binds to the enzyme and prevents it from catalyzing the conversion of substrate to product, thus decreasing the rate of the reaction.

Which of the Following Would Decrease the Rate of an Enzyme